TOPIC: ENDODONTIC SURGERY Q1. Define Endodontic surgery. Ans. Endodontic surgery is defined as surgical aid to treat endodontic problems such as acute apical abscess, pulpo periodontal problems, etc. Q2. Classify endodontic surgery. Ans. Classification : Incision and drainage. Periapical surgery. Curettage. Apicoectomy. Retrograde filling. Q3. Define periapical surgery. Ans. This surgery consists of root amputation, […]
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN DENTAL SURGERY 📌 IMPORTANT QUESTION & ANSWER Q1. Classify chemical methods? Ans. I. Local agents Astringent agents of styptics. Bone wax. Thrombin Gel foam. Oxygen. Surgicel. Fibrin glue. Adrenaline. Q2. Classify systemic agents? Ans. A. Whole blood. Platelet rich plasma. Fresh frozen plasma. Cryoprecipitate. Adrenochromemonosemicarbazonetamsylate. Q3. Define vitamin K dependent clotting factors? […]
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN DENTAL OFFICE 📌 IMPORTANT QUESTION & ANSWER Q1. Define fever or pyrexia. Ans. It is defined as gradual raise in the body temperature above the normal temperature 98.6ºF [37ºC]. Q2. Define angina pectoris. Ans. It is the name given to paroxysms of severe chest pain; they are caused by higher myocardial oxygen […]
OSTEOLOGY OF SKULL 📌 TERMINOLOGY 🔹Canal: A long passage within bone that transits blood vessels and nerves 🔹Foramen: A natural opening or perforation through bone that permits transit of blood vessels and nerves (pl. foramina) 🔹Fossa: A hollow or depressed area on the surface of bone (pl. fossae) 🔹Notch: A curved depression or indentation 🔹Pit, […]
TOPIC: CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCIENTISTS IN MICROBIOLOGY 📌 POINTS TO PONDER 📍LOUIS PASTEUR (1822-95) Originally trained as a chemist His studies on fermentation led him to take interest in microorganisms His discoveries revolutionized medical practice, although he never studied medicine. Louis Pasteur is known as “Father of microbiology” because his contribution led to the development of […]
BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OTHER NAME – Rodent ulcer CLINICAL FEATURES- Basal cell carcinoma is a disease of adult whites Most prevalent in patients older than 40 years Malesare most commonly affected Incidenceof BCC is high in areas with high temperature and low humidity Site – commonly occurs cover the hair bearing areas of facial skin […]
HOW TO START YOUR CAREER IN DENTISTRY AFTER NEET-UG What is dentistry? Dentistry is actually a branch of dentistry medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and adjacent as well as associated structures. In layman term dentist are the doctors of your […]
TOPIC: CLASSIFICATION OF MALOCCLUSIONS 🔹Zygoma (or) Key ridge corresponds to the Mesiobuccal root of the upper 1st molar 🔹A patient is having an edge to edge or end on relation of the first molar in the permanent dentition with retroclined incisors. According to Angle’s classification, this is Class II div I
📌 POINTS TO PONDER 🔹Trochlear (4th) nerve is the only cranial nerve to emerge dorsally from the brain stem& has longest intra cranial course and most slender cranial nerve 🔹The artery that passes forwards through the cavernous sinus is – Internal Carotid artery
SHORT NOTES FOR ORTHODONTICS 1. The term orthodontics is coined by Le Foulon 2. The pioneer in the treatment of cleft palate and related problems, Norman Kingsley
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